Friday 30 September 2016

Indian Flowers to Cheer You Up

The summer here is slowly getting to its end. The day has become shorter, and by this I mean that it starts getting visually darker outside already at 6 pm. The nights have finally gained much awaited freshness, however, the afternoons are still hot and humid.
For various reasons I have been feeling sad and low in the past few days. It is not that I have any huge problems in life right now (touch wood) or my life is tough or whatever. Sad news of what is happening around the world, especially in Syria, made me reflect on what is really important in life and what is not, and every day I try to spend being grateful for a peaceful sky above, and the fact that my kid has a privilege of worry and fear free childhood days. Additionally, last week D said that he watched an awareness video about dangers of sepsis, especially in young children, and gave me a link to this blog A Mother Without  A Child and added: "Please, try not to cry". I cannot tell how sad the story of this young woman is. Her writing, the words she uses to describe the loss of her little son and how she is dealing with it (or trying to) couldn't have left my eyes dry.
Since the day I read these blog posts I had been thinking about it everyday, and reconsidered how I sometimes deal with my little A's tantrums and crankiness, and his refusals to listen  to my requests. I should be more patient and more understanding even when it is hard to be. I thought that as much as I love him I still sometimes underestimate how much he is dependent on us and how much we mean to him. Our routine can make us believe that the things are always the way they are and will always be, but it is not true. Everyday is unknown and unpredictable, so I would like simply to enjoy these moments with my family and give as much love as I possibly can...
It was a Green colour celebration at little A's class today, so I dressed him in a green shirt and neon green shoes. Unfortunately my boy was resisting to go to school when we approached it, started crying when he understood I had to go. Finally the teacher came to pick him from the reception and he went with her, still weeping, but in a better mood as she promised a toffee. I know he was fine afterwards, playing with other kids, engaged in activities and so on...However my hearts aches each time I have to leave him like this.
My own mood was lifted up by the abundance of various blooming trees when I reached office. Somehow I didn't notice this yesterday.


 I am not aware of how some of the flowers are called, so you could suggest :) Thank you, and I hope you are having happy and joyful days wherever you are.
Have a wonderful weekend, my friends!

12 comments:

  1. I know exactly how you are feeling. Sometimes I feel guilty for a routine life when so many are in constant chaos. It's heart wrenching and heart breaking to contemplate what's happening all around the world, especially in Syria. It does make one step back and consider how we approach each day, our relationships, how we spend our time, etc. I don't know all the flowers you posted, but the third one I believe is hibiscus and the last one is a frangipani. Take care, Tammy

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  2. nice blog regarding Indian flowers. these are really very beautiful.

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  3. Sounds like Little A has a bit of separation anxiety, which I'm sure is common for small kids his age. I'm glad the beautiful flowers were able to cheer you up -- they sure are gorgeous!

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  4. Sometimes when we are sad we miss the beauty around us, but I am so happy that you were able to not only see it but photograph it and share it. Beautiful photos! Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. :)

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  5. Beautiful flowers in such an crazy world!

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  6. Those flowers are gorgeous! I don't watch the news anymore. It's bad for my mental health. Things are so bad in the USA right now that I don't even really follow what's going on elsewhere.

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  7. I also watched the video "The mother without a child".. it is so sad.. I can't just fathom it.. it made me me so sad.. whenever it comes into my mind, my eyes become moist.. :(

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  8. Beautiful, my friend...amd, I do know that the bottom bloom is called a Plumeria here, and the light pink a Hibiscus. The rest are nameless to me, but beautiful all the same. Wishing you pleasant thoughts in the week ahead. I am travelling with parents - soon to be back to my own reality, but enjoying my time home, now. XOXOXOXO

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  9. Yes, we have to be grateful and live each day to the fullest! It is such a tragedy of what is happening around the world! Gorgeous flowers! Sending you and the family my love! Big Hugs!

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  10. We have lot of things in life we should always value. When we see others in deprivation, we realise how lucky we are.

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  11. Such beautiful flowers.
    I understand getting sad or angry about the state of the world, and about reading something insightful from a fellow blogger. I have my bad days, my more sensitive days. I hope you feel a bit better now.

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  12. There's so much sadness in the world I cry every time I watch the news, my daughter in law recently went back to Syria to see her family because her father is very ill, she says that the people in Damascus are trying to get on with their everyday lives even though there is war and destruction all
    around them, it's so sad and just makes you realise just how lucky we are and how glad I am that I managed to leave Syria when I did with my family. The flowers are beautiful, have a great Sunday. :) x

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